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Are Google 5-Star Reviews Worth Buying?
Google 5-star reviews can boost visibility and trust, but buying them carries ethical and strategic risks.
Ep. 120 - Discipline, Detail, and Delight: Retail the Walmart Way
Walmart VP Tasha Tandy shares how discipline, empathy, and smart partnerships shape pricing, sourcing, and product innovation. Discover how breakfast trends, clean labels, and holiday favorites create real value for shoppers.
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Physical AND Digital: Rethinking Modern Retail Strategies
Retail success is no longer about physical or digital alone. Discover how integrated channel strategies, smarter return management, and brand-driven experiences are reshaping the future of commerce and driving profitability across today’s evolving retail landscape.
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Fall 2025 Fashion Trends Offer Wearable Retail Insights
New York Fashion Week’s Fall 2025 trends spotlight wearable styles that translate into actionable insights for omnichannel retail planning.
Trust, Tech and Tangible AI: Slalom Innovation Day
Slalom Innovation Day in Bentonville highlights how trusted AI, strong data foundations, and local expertise drive real business results. Leaders share practical strategies for fast, ethical adoption that blends governance, no code tools, and human centered change.
How Walmart and P&G’s “One Company Model” Changed Retail
Walmart and P&G’s “One Company Model” broke down silos, built trust, and set the blueprint for modern supplier-retailer partnerships.
Physical AND Digital: Rethinking Modern Retail Strategies
Retail success is no longer about physical or digital alone. Discover how integrated channel strategies, smarter return management, and brand-driven experiences are reshaping the future of commerce and driving profitability across today’s evolving retail landscape.
Ep. 3 - Measuring What Matters in Retail Media
ROAS doesn’t tell the full story. In this episode, Brandon and Cassie Murray expose the real metrics that drive retail media success. Learn how to balance profit, placement, and performance across channels to build campaigns that actually move the needle.
Ep. 120 - Discipline, Detail, and Delight: Retail the Walmart Way
Walmart VP Tasha Tandy shares how discipline, empathy, and smart partnerships shape pricing, sourcing, and product innovation. Discover how breakfast trends, clean labels, and holiday favorites create real value for shoppers.
AI Training for All: Walmart’s Bold Workforce Move
Walmart is redefining retail strategy with a bold investment in people. Through a custom OpenAI certification, every US associate will receive free AI training, empowering the workforce to drive innovation and build lasting competitive advantage.
Physical AND Digital: Rethinking Modern Retail Strategies
Retail success is no longer about physical or digital alone. Discover how integrated channel strategies, smarter return management, and brand-driven experiences are reshaping the future of commerce and driving profitability across today’s evolving retail landscape.
Ep. 3 - Measuring What Matters in Retail Media
ROAS doesn’t tell the full story. In this episode, Brandon and Cassie Murray expose the real metrics that drive retail media success. Learn how to balance profit, placement, and performance across channels to build campaigns that actually move the needle.
Ep. 120 - Discipline, Detail, and Delight: Retail the Walmart Way
Walmart VP Tasha Tandy shares how discipline, empathy, and smart partnerships shape pricing, sourcing, and product innovation. Discover how breakfast trends, clean labels, and holiday favorites create real value for shoppers.
AI Training for All: Walmart’s Bold Workforce Move
Walmart is redefining retail strategy with a bold investment in people. Through a custom OpenAI certification, every US associate will receive free AI training, empowering the workforce to drive innovation and build lasting competitive advantage.
What Grocery AI Will Look Like in 2026
By 2026, AI will reshape grocery with smart carts, predictive stocking, shrink control, and real-time personalization—here’s what to expect.
Reform Launches AI-Driven Freight Automation Platform
Reform, founded by aerospace engineer Omar, simplifies freight automation with AI tools real teams can trust—no code required.
AI in Retail to Hit $41B by 2033: What’s Driving It?
The retail AI market is projected to soar to $41.23B by 2033, fueled by machine learning, personalization, and digital transformation.
Top Omni-Channel Commerce Platforms in Retail 2025
Discover the importance of retail omni-channel commerce platforms, how they work, and the top companies leading this transformation in 2025.
Top Grocery News: AI, Trends, Closures & Cost Surges
From tech rollouts to store closures, these are the grocery stories making headlines today, October 9, 2025.
Ikea Launches Food-Focused Pop-Up and Waste Pilot
Ikea kicks off its "Year of Cooking and Eating" with a NYC pop-up, 200+ new kitchen items, plant-based meals, and a food waste recycling pilot.
Kroger’s Paper Coupons Make a Comeback
Kroger brings back paper coupons, giving shoppers a tactile way to save—and maybe changing how grocery promotions work across the industry.
Amazon Adds Winn-Dixie to Grocery Delivery in Florida
Amazon now offers Winn-Dixie grocery delivery in Florida, expanding customer choice and reshaping the online grocery market post-COVID.
How to Choose the Best Wireless Earbuds for You
Find the best wireless earbuds for your needs by comparing sound quality, battery life, noise cancellation, and value across budget and premium models.
MIT FreightLab Tackles Trucking’s Toughest Challenges
MIT’s FreightLab partners with industry to turn academic research into freight transportation solutions.
Sustainability Data Gaps Put Supply Chains at Risk
Businesses face rising pressure to prove sustainability with real data as new regulations and stakeholder demands transform supply chain accountability.
AI Training for All: Walmart’s Bold Workforce Move
Walmart is redefining retail strategy with a bold investment in people. Through a custom OpenAI certification, every US associate will receive free AI training, empowering the workforce to drive innovation and build lasting competitive advantage.
U.S. Takes Control of TikTok in New Executive Order
Trump’s new executive order lets TikTok and TikTok Shop keep operating in the U.S. under a U.S.-controlled ownership structure.
How the Port of NY & NJ Stays Resilient Under Pressure
The Port of New York and New Jersey uses communication, collaboration, and resilience to keep goods moving through global and local disruptions.
NRF Outlines 2026 Priorities: Advocacy, Communication, Education
The National Retail Federation is focusing on advocacy, communication, and education to guide retailers through economic uncertainty in 2026.
Promotional Product Firms Race Tariff Deadline
With tariffs looming and only a few days left, companies in the promotional products industry are fast-tracking branded inventory and pausing new shipments to avoid major cost spikes.
Walmart's Strategic Evolution Drives Growth in FY25
As Walmart evolves with digital innovation, its strategic investments and adaptability solidify its role as a leading retail powerhouse.
At Home Secures Court Approval for $2B Debt Restructuring
At Home wins U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval for a $2B debt restructuring and sale to lenders, gaining $500M in financing to support operations.
Digital Lending Transforms Loan Origination and Onboarding
Loan origination software and digital onboarding are transforming lending, making approvals faster, safer, and more accessible for both banks and borrowers.
Securities and Exchange Commission Sues Retail Ecommerce Ventures Over Fraud
The SEC has accused REV founders of a $112M investor fraud tied to failed retail brand acquisitions, including RadioShack and Pier 1.
Are Google 5-Star Reviews Worth Buying?
Google 5-star reviews can boost visibility and trust, but buying them carries ethical and strategic risks.
Heritage Grocers Blends Tradition with Tech at Groceryshop
Heritage Grocers Group brings regional flavor and smart tech together, as COO Prabash Coswatte outlines a fresh strategy for scaling without losing local identity.
Retail GCCs Are Redefining Digital Growth
Retail GCCs are transforming omnichannel operations through AI, analytics, and agility—delivering innovation and efficiency at global scale.
Trucking Talk: Rules, Tech, and Real Industry Impact
From language rules to AI hype, trucking’s real challenges lie in enforcement, relationships, and smarter tech—not just headlines or heated debates.
Are Google 5-Star Reviews Worth Buying?
Google 5-star reviews can boost visibility and trust, but buying them carries ethical and strategic risks.
Physical AND Digital: Rethinking Modern Retail Strategies
Retail success is no longer about physical or digital alone. Discover how integrated channel strategies, smarter return management, and brand-driven experiences are reshaping the future of commerce and driving profitability across today’s evolving retail landscape.
Ep. 3 - Measuring What Matters in Retail Media
ROAS doesn’t tell the full story. In this episode, Brandon and Cassie Murray expose the real metrics that drive retail media success. Learn how to balance profit, placement, and performance across channels to build campaigns that actually move the needle.
Ikea Launches Food-Focused Pop-Up and Waste Pilot
Ikea kicks off its "Year of Cooking and Eating" with a NYC pop-up, 200+ new kitchen items, plant-based meals, and a food waste recycling pilot.
Physical AND Digital: Rethinking Modern Retail Strategies
Retail success is no longer about physical or digital alone. Discover how integrated channel strategies, smarter return management, and brand-driven experiences are reshaping the future of commerce and driving profitability across today’s evolving retail landscape.
Ep. 3 - Measuring What Matters in Retail Media
ROAS doesn’t tell the full story. In this episode, Brandon and Cassie Murray expose the real metrics that drive retail media success. Learn how to balance profit, placement, and performance across channels to build campaigns that actually move the needle.
Heritage Grocers Blends Tradition with Tech at Groceryshop
Heritage Grocers Group brings regional flavor and smart tech together, as COO Prabash Coswatte outlines a fresh strategy for scaling without losing local identity.
Kroger’s Paper Coupons Make a Comeback
Kroger brings back paper coupons, giving shoppers a tactile way to save—and maybe changing how grocery promotions work across the industry.
Reform Launches AI-Driven Freight Automation Platform
Reform, founded by aerospace engineer Omar, simplifies freight automation with AI tools real teams can trust—no code required.
How BigCommerce Powers Omnichannel Retail Success
Discover how BigCommerce revolutionizes omnichannel retail, enhancing customer experiences and driving growth with robust, integrated solutions for businesses of all sizes.
Firehouse Subs Ushers in New Growth Era, Names Carolina Berti as CMO
Firehouse Subs appoints Carolina Berti as Chief Marketing Officer, signaling bold moves in menu innovation, loyalty, and global expansion.
Threedium’s 3D Retail Tech Delivers Real Results
Threedium is transforming digital shopping with interactive 3D ads that boost conversions, cut costs, and support sustainability.
What Grocery AI Will Look Like in 2026
By 2026, AI will reshape grocery with smart carts, predictive stocking, shrink control, and real-time personalization—here’s what to expect.
Top Grocery News: AI, Trends, Closures & Cost Surges
From tech rollouts to store closures, these are the grocery stories making headlines today, October 9, 2025.
Heritage Grocers Blends Tradition with Tech at Groceryshop
Heritage Grocers Group brings regional flavor and smart tech together, as COO Prabash Coswatte outlines a fresh strategy for scaling without losing local identity.
Retail GCCs Are Redefining Digital Growth
Retail GCCs are transforming omnichannel operations through AI, analytics, and agility—delivering innovation and efficiency at global scale.
Ikea Launches Food-Focused Pop-Up and Waste Pilot
Ikea kicks off its "Year of Cooking and Eating" with a NYC pop-up, 200+ new kitchen items, plant-based meals, and a food waste recycling pilot.
How COVID Reshaped Retail: Lasting Changes in Consumer Behavior
Retail post-COVID demands flexibility, digital innovation, and consumer trust, reshaping how businesses engage and serve evolving shopper expectations.
Walmart to Eliminate Synthetic Dyes from Private-Label Foods by 2027
Walmart will remove synthetic dyes and dozens of additives from all private-label foods by 2027.
SAPPI Uses AI to Optimize Energy and Boost Profits
Discover how SAPPI uses AI-driven strategies to enhance energy management and reduce costs, showcasing the impacts of efficient bidding strategies.
Are Google 5-Star Reviews Worth Buying?
Google 5-star reviews can boost visibility and trust, but buying them carries ethical and strategic risks.
Ep. 3 - Measuring What Matters in Retail Media
ROAS doesn’t tell the full story. In this episode, Brandon and Cassie Murray expose the real metrics that drive retail media success. Learn how to balance profit, placement, and performance across channels to build campaigns that actually move the needle.
What Grocery AI Will Look Like in 2026
By 2026, AI will reshape grocery with smart carts, predictive stocking, shrink control, and real-time personalization—here’s what to expect.
Top Grocery News: AI, Trends, Closures & Cost Surges
From tech rollouts to store closures, these are the grocery stories making headlines today, October 9, 2025.